Shineh ART Studio
“Yoon is one of the best teachers I've ever had, and these classes were a huge help during college applications.”
Best Art Classes near Germantown, MD
These schools serve Germantown from nearby bases in towns including Chantilly, VA, Gaithersburg and Potomac.
24 schools listed · 20 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Artichoke Art Studio
“She has helped my improve on my drawing and painting so much since I have worked with her.”
Ashburn Art Classes
“It was a fun, unique party that my daughter will be talking about all year!”
Happy Little Art Studio
“The teachers are amazing and so wonderful with the kids, and the kids get to work with a wide variety of art supplies and come home with an art project that's actually very cool.”
Artworks Fine Art Studio
“My 8-yr old daughter had a great week of camp at the Potomac location.”
The Compass Atelier
“He quickly assesses each student for their level of knowledge, their strengths and weaknesses and adjusts his instruction to everyone individually.”
The 24 schools listed for Germantown, MD teach drawing and painting. Which media they cover, what the fee includes and whether they run model sessions all come from what each school publishes itself.
Area overview: Germantown, MD
23 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 598 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "patient". 19 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. Domain records put 14 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
How are the painting schools on this page rated?
On this page, 19 schools out of 24 carry a public rating at or above four and a half stars. Read what the reviews praise. A studio can score well for a warm room and good coffee and still teach very little drawing.
Red Panda Art Studio
“Highly recommend to anyone looking to sign up their kids for classes or to host a birthday party!”
Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery
“Dedicated instructors and wonderful curriculum set against a beautiful park setting.”
Glen Echo Pottery
“This is a great, supportive pottery community.”
Ssstudioforart
“Zinni is very knowledgeable and has the patience to work with kids, has flexible timings and is very nice and kind to her students.”
Rulei Bu Fine Art
Elements Urban Arts Collective
The Arts of Great Falls
“A beautiful place and an instructor who is talented, and a very good teacher.”
Clay Cafe Chantilly
“My kid is usually pretty hyper or spaced out with his autism and adhd but he was very focused on his little project so I know he loved the experience!”
Nysa
“Our daughter greatly enjoyed her birthday party.”
Artjamz Studio
“Very charming studio, friendly and attentive staff, who made the whole thing a breeze.”
The European Academy of Arts
“Edvinas is incredibly talented and world renowned, and here this incredible musician showed my 7 year old what he could aspire to one day, all while working hard but having fun.”
US Arts Center
“Xiaoyi helped me create a detailed plan in my junior year and met with me one-on-one with me to discuss my progress and answer any questions I had.”
Artipre Art Institute of Maryland
“Jane has especially helped me develop not just my technical skills but my confidence in myself as well.”
Artmellow
“So pleased to find Art-school like yours , teachers are working closely with students, well organized, my son loves to come to your place.”
Artpropel
“It is an awesome place my daughter loved the teacher and the environment.”
Harmony Road Music & Art
“I've been attending this music school since I was in kindergarten (2012) and it is just a fabulous program to compete in music competitions and experience the stage.”
Barnstone Studios. LLC
“Such a great studio with wonderful people who are working to help continue the legacy of the great artist, Myron Barnstone , and his teachings .”
Little Picasso & Portfolio Prep Art Studio
“I received a total of $866,500 in merit aid based on my portfolio from Cooper, Temple/Tyler School of Art, Tufts/SMFA, MICA, Pratt, SVA, OTIS, Rutgers, SCAD, SAIC and VCU.”
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